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OUR PURPOSE Since our founding in 1925 the Blue Ridge Garden Club seeks to encouragepromote and stimulate knowledge and appreciation of gardeningnature and the environment in Lexington Virginia RockbridgeCounty Virginia and the State of Virginia. OUR HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS The Blue Ridge Garden Club has a long history of community service and has been recognized by the Garden Club of Virginia for various contributions and accomplishments over the years. Member Louise Gilliam the 15th president of the Garden Club of Virginia GCV received the Massie Medal the GCVs oldest and most prestigious award in 1960 with her husband Frank for their inspirational success as horticulturalists and good citizens. Our first club president Mrs.